Legal codes
2 episodes
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Islamic Law and its Origins
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law.
5 May 2011
Featuring: Hugh Kennedy, Robert Gleave, Mona Siddiqui
The Code of Hammurabi
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the enduring fascination with the laws Hammurabi, King of Babylon, established in Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago and the society that gave rise to them.
12 February 2026
Featuring: Martin Worthington, Frances Reynolds, Selena Wisnom